Advertisement launches fund raising push for migration watchdog…

February 28, 2003

Think tank Migrationwatch has launched a public appeal for funds to
improve its ability to continue making the case for a rational UK
asylum and immigration policy.

Formed a year ago the voluntary organisation, led by a former British
Ambassador, has stimulated a public debate and robustly challenged
the views of the multi million pound asylum and immigration 'industry.'

'Our views have been endorsed by the public who have given us great
support - for which we are tremendously grateful - and all our revenue
has come from individuals. Nearly everybody else in this field is
heavily funded by the taxpayer,' said Chairman, Sir Andrew Green.

'The recent MORI poll we commissioned has shown we are in tune
with the mood of the nation. 80% supported much tougher immigration
controls, including 52% of the ethnic minority communities. But
we know we are up against an extremely well-funded and well-organised
lobby and therefore need the resources to continue putting forward
the case,' he said.

The initiative has been launched with advertisements in several
national newspapers.

Sir Andrew said the aim was to try and set up a small permanent
office to conduct wider research than is currently possible and
to make its voice even more effective.

'We now have an Advisory Council made up of distinguished members
from many walks of life who will offer the benefit of their wide
experience in furthering a well balanced debate on this most important
issue,' he said.

Full details of Migrationwatch are obtainable on, www.migrationwatchuk.org,
or by writing to PO Box 765, Guildford, GU2 4XN. Donations can be
made on line or by telephoning 0845 330 50 71…